With the 2025 Ryder Cup almost here, join us as we assess who has the best Ryder Cup record on Team Europe.
Just one man has an undefeated record in Ryder Cup’s on Team Europe, but who is the top points scorer in the European squad? One man leads the way, and it might not come as a huge shock.
Who Has The Best Ryder Cup Record On Team Europe?
The European Ryder Cup team this year is full of insane golfing talent. Five major champions, the reigning FedEx Cup champion, one debutant and plenty of other stellar golf superstars from the continent of Europe.
Taking a look at Team Europe this year, captain Luke Donald has such a strong squad heading to New York. All but one of the 12 players on Team Europe have experienced a Ryder Cup before, with 11 having played just two years ago in Rome.
Despite being underdog with golf betting sites to lift the trophy, many people fancy Europe to go back-to-back and retain the Ryder Cup. Having almost a full squad the same as two years ago will most definitely help too.
The only player in the European squad this year who wasn’t at the 44th Ryder Cup is Rasmus Hojgaard. However, he most definitely experienced it two years ago in Rome, with his brother Nicolai having played. This year, the twin brother’s are swapping places.
Hojgaard qualified automatically for Team Europe this year, and will be hoping to kick his Ryder Cup campaign off with a historic win at Bethpage Black.
The last time Europe won the Ryder Cup in America was 13 years ago, so they will be hoping to repeat the ‘Miracle at Medinah’ this year in New York.
All 11 players who have represented Europe at the Ryder Cup before have secured at least one point for the Blue and Gold team. Scotsman Robert MacIntyre is the only player on the team that is yet to taste defeat in any type of Ryder Cup match, singles or pairs.
In terms of points percentage, this means that MacIntyre has the best record with 83%. He has played three matches in total, winning two and halving the other. However, in terms of actual points gained for Europe, he sits in eighth place in terms of the best record on Team Europe this year.
Team Europe’s Ryder Cup Records In More Detail
As previously mentioned, 11 of the 12 players in this year’s Ryder Cup team have played in a Ryder Cup before. Each of them were part of the winning team two years ago in Rome, with the exception of Rasmus Hojgaard who watched his brother Nicolai instead.
All 11 players who have represented Europe at the Ryder Cup have each secured at least one point too. Matt Fitzpatrick won his first Ryder Cup point two years ago, finally putting to bed his horrendous record at the biennial golf tournament.
Sepp Straka secured his first point two years ago in Rome on debut too, with Ludvig Aberg winning two points on debut as well. As previously mentioned, Robert MacIntyre was unbeaten on debut at Marco Simone two years ago, securing 2.5 points out of a possible three for Europe.
Former Open champion Shane Lowry also has 2.5 points to his name in Ryder Cup’s, with Viktor Hovland having secured 4.5. Tyrrell Hatton (6), Jon Rahm (7.5) and reigning FedEx Cup king Tommy Fleetwood (8) have all won multiple matches in Ryder Cup’s before.
That leaves career Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy and fan-favourite Justin Rose. So, who is the top points scorer for Team Europe at this year’s Ryder Cup out of Rose and McIlroy?
Rory McIlroy Top Points Scorer In Team Europe Squad For Ryder Cup 2025
One man representing Europe this year has won more Ryder Cup matches than anyone else on either team. That man is five-time major champion and world number two Rory McIlroy.
The Rory McIlroy Ryder Cup record consists of 16 wins, 13 defeats and four halves. This means that in total the Northern Irishman has won 18 points for Team Europe over the years.
McIlroy was Europe’s top points scorer at the 44th Ryder Cup in Rome two years ago, winning four out of a possible five points for Luke Donald’s side.
The only match McIlroy lost at the last Ryder Cup was his Saturday four-ball match alongside Matt Fitzpatrick, losing 1UP to Patrick Cantlay and Wyndham Clark.
Behind McIlroy as the second top points scorer for Team Europe in this year’s squad is former US Open champion Justin Rose. Rose has a total of 15.5 points to his name, with a record of 14 wins, nine defeats and three halves.
In terms of winning points percentage, it’s Robert MacIntyre who leads the way with 83.33%. Tommy Fleetwood is next with a 66.67% winning ratio, with Jon Rahm next with 62.5%.
The comes Rose (59.62%), McIlroy (54.55%), Tyrrell Hatton (54.55%), Ludvig Aberg (50%), Viktor Hovland (45%), Shane Lowry (41.67%), Sepp Straka (33.33%) and Matt Fitzpatrick (12.5%).
Team Europe Squad & Ryder Cup Record
| Rank | Player | Wins | Halves | Defeats | Total Points | Points % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rory McIlroy | 16 | 4 | 13 | 18 | 54.55 |
| 2. | Justin Rose | 14 | 3 | 9 | 15.5 | 59.62 |
| 3. | Tommy Fleetwood | 7 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 66.67 |
| 4. | Jon Rahm | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7.5 | 62.5 |
| 5. | Tyrrell Hatton | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 54.55 |
| 6. | Viktor Hovland | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4.5 | 45 |
| 7. | Shane Lowry | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2.5 | 41.67 |
| 8. | Robert MacIntyre | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.5 | 83.33 |
| 9. | Ludvig Aberg | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 10. | Sepp Straka | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 33.33 |
| 11. | Matt Fitzpatrick | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 12.5 |
| 12. | Rasmus Hojgaard | – | – | – | – | – |
